Nikonite

English

Etymology

Nikon +‎ -ite

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈnɪkənaɪt/

Noun

Nikonite (plural Nikonites)

  1. (religion) A supporter of Patriarch Nikon of Moscow in the Raskol.
    Synonym: Nikonian
    Antonym: Old Believer

Adjective

Nikonite (comparative more Nikonite, superlative most Nikonite)

  1. Of or pertaining to Nikon.
    Synonym: Nikonian
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